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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 427.38 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 427.38 and 178.75 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 427.38 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/427.38 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 427.38 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 76,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,394.18/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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