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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 427.68 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 427.68 and 178.92 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 427.68 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/427.68 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 427.68 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 76,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,520.51/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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