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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 427.58 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 427.58 and 178.83 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 427.58 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/427.58 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 427.58 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 76,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,464.13/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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