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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 427.34 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 427.34 and 178.66 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 427.34 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/427.34 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 427.34 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 76,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,348.56/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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