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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 427.10 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 427.10 and 178.52 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 427.10 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/427.10 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 427.10 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 76,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,242.86/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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