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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 427.23 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 427.23 and 176.81 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 427.23 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/427.23 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 427.23 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 75,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,536.40/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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