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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 420.26 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 420.26 and 173.56 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 420.26 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/420.26 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 420.26 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 72,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,939.06/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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