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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 427.07 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 427.07 and 176.69 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 427.07 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/427.07 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 427.07 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 75,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,458.11/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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