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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.51, 420.21 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.51, 420.21 and 173.51 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.51 : 420.21 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.51/420.21 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.51x = 420.21 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.51x = 72,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,910.64/304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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