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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.77, 427.46 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.77, 427.46 and 178.74 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.77 : 427.46 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.77/427.46 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.77x = 427.46 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.77x = 76,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,403.31/309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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