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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.42, 420.06 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.42, 420.06 and 173.44 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.42 : 420.06 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.42/420.06 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.42x = 420.06 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.42x = 72,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,855.21/304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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