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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 419.65 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 419.65 and 173.12 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 419.65 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/419.65 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 419.65 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 72,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,647.28/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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