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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 420.17 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 420.17 and 173.52 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 420.17 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/420.17 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 420.17 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 72,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,907.90/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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