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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 427.45 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 427.45 and 178.80 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 427.45 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/427.45 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 427.45 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 76,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428.06/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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