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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 427.13 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 427.13 and 178.46 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 427.13 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/427.13 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 427.13 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 76,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,222.59/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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