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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 420.46 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 420.46 and 171.94 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 420.46 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/420.46 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 420.46 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 72,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,291.95/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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