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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 420.27 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 420.27 and 173.53 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 420.27 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/420.27 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 420.27 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 72,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929.45/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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