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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 427.14 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 427.14 and 178.57 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 427.14 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/427.14 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 427.14 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 76,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,274.39/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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