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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 420.34 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 420.34 and 173.62 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 420.34 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/420.34 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 420.34 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 72,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976.46/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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