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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 427.61 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 427.61 and 178.94 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 427.61 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/427.61 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 427.61 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 76,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,516.53/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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