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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 427.18 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 427.18 and 176.81 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 427.18 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/427.18 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 427.18 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 75,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,527.12/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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