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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 419.97 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 419.97 and 173.35 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 419.97 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/419.97 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 419.97 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 72,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,801.80/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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