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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 427.67 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 427.67 and 178.92 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 427.67 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/427.67 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 427.67 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 76,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,518.72/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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