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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 420.54 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 420.54 and 173.75 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 420.54 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/420.54 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 420.54 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 73,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,065.85/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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