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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 419.92 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 419.92 and 171.56 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 419.92 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/419.92 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 419.92 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 72,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041.48/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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