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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 427.17 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 427.17 and 178.55 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 427.17 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/427.17 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 427.17 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 76,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,271.34/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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