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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 419.52 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 419.52 and 173.01 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 419.52 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/419.52 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 419.52 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 72,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,581.16/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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