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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 420.09 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 420.09 and 173.41 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 420.09 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/420.09 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 420.09 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 72,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,846.11/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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