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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.67, 420.44 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.67, 420.44 and 173.68 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.67 : 420.44 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.67/420.44 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.67x = 420.44 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.67x = 73,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,020.10/304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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