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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 420.23 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 420.23 and 173.46 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 420.23 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/420.23 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 420.23 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 72,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,893.10/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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