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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 419.67 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 419.67 and 173.12 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 419.67 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/419.67 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 419.67 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 72,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,651.17/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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