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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 420.08 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 420.08 and 173.40 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 420.08 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/420.08 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 420.08 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 72,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,839.77/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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