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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 420.39 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 420.39 and 173.63 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 420.39 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/420.39 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 420.39 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 72,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,990.21/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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