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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 420.76 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 420.76 and 173.90 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 420.76 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/420.76 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 420.76 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 73,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.16/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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