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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 427.10 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 427.10 and 178.47 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 427.10 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/427.10 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 427.10 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 76,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,223.64/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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