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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 427.22 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 427.22 and 178.53 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 427.22 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/427.22 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 427.22 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 76,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,268.56/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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