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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 427.27 and 178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 427.27 and 178.69 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 427.27 = 178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/427.27 = 178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 427.27 × 178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 76,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345.85/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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