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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 426.96 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 426.96 and 178.55 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 426.96 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/426.96 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 426.96 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 76,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,231.57/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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