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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 419.69 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 419.69 and 173.15 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 419.69 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/419.69 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 419.69 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 72,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,667.66/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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