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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 419.63 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 419.63 and 173.09 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 419.63 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/419.63 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 419.63 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 72,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,632.55/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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