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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 427.40 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 427.40 and 176.92 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 427.40 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/427.40 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 427.40 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 75,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,614.82/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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