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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 427.29 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 427.29 and 178.63 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 427.29 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/427.29 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 427.29 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 76,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,324.68/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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