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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 427.49 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 427.49 and 177.04 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 427.49 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/427.49 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 427.49 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 75,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,680.99/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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