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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 427.34 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 427.34 and 176.92 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 427.34 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/427.34 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 427.34 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 75,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,604.99/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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