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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 419.66 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 419.66 and 171.34 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 419.66 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/419.66 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 419.66 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 71,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,904.54/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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