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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 427.35 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 427.35 and 178.68 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 427.35 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/427.35 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 427.35 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 76,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,358.90/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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