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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 419.56 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 419.56 and 173.04 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 419.56 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/419.56 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 419.56 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 72,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600.66/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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