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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 427.28 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 427.28 and 178.64 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 427.28 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/427.28 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 427.28 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 76,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,330.81/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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