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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 419.54 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 419.54 and 173.02 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 419.54 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/419.54 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 419.54 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 72,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585.85/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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