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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 420.04 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 420.04 and 173.42 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 420.04 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/420.04 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 420.04 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 72,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843.34/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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