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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 420.03 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 420.03 and 173.37 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 420.03 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/420.03 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 420.03 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 72,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,820.60/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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