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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 419.99 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 419.99 and 171.59 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 419.99 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/419.99 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 419.99 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 72,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,066.08/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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