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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 420.51 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 420.51 and 173.69 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 420.51 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/420.51 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 420.51 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 73,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,038.38/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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