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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 420.45 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 420.45 and 173.68 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 420.45 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/420.45 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 420.45 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 73,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022.05/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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