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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.10, 419.62 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.10, 419.62 and 173.11 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.10 : 419.62 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.10/419.62 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.10x = 419.62 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.10x = 72,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,640.42/304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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