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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 427.14 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 427.14 and 178.54 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 427.14 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/427.14 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 427.14 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 76,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260.51/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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