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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.77, 420.51 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.77, 420.51 and 173.73 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.77 : 420.51 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.77/420.51 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.77x = 420.51 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.77x = 73,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055.20/304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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