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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 427.68 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 427.68 and 178.88 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 427.68 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/427.68 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 427.68 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 76,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,503.40/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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