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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 420.56 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 420.56 and 173.76 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 420.56 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/420.56 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 420.56 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 73,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,076.51/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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