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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 420.65 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 420.65 and 173.81 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 420.65 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/420.65 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 420.65 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 73,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,113.18/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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