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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 419.94 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 419.94 and 173.31 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 419.94 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/419.94 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 419.94 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 72,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.80/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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