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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 427.30 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 427.30 and 176.88 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 427.30 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/427.30 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 427.30 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 75,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,582.48/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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