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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 427.38 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 427.38 and 176.91 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 427.38 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/427.38 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 427.38 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 75,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,607.80/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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