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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 427.26 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 427.26 and 178.52 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 427.26 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/427.26 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 427.26 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 76,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,274.46/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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