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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 427.41 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 427.41 and 178.79 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 427.41 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/427.41 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 427.41 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 76,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,414.50/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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