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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 419.89 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 419.89 and 173.29 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 419.89 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/419.89 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 419.89 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 72,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,760.21/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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