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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 427.63 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 427.63 and 178.91 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 427.63 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/427.63 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 427.63 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 76,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,505.15/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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