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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.46, 427.09 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.46, 427.09 and 178.47 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.46 : 427.09 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.46/427.09 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.46x = 427.09 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.46x = 76,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,222.75/309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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