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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 427.65 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 427.65 and 178.94 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 427.65 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/427.65 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 427.65 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 76,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,523.69/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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