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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 419.71 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 419.71 and 173.17 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 419.71 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/419.71 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 419.71 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 72,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,681.18/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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