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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 427.39 and 178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 427.39 and 178.73 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 427.39 = 178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/427.39 = 178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 427.39 × 178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 76,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,387.41/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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