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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 420.54 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 420.54 and 173.82 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 420.54 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/420.54 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 420.54 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 73,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,098.26/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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