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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 420.03 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 420.03 and 173.34 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 420.03 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/420.03 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 420.03 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 72,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,808.00/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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