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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 420.01 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 420.01 and 173.36 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 420.01 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/420.01 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 420.01 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 72,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,812.93/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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