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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.91, 420.81 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.91, 420.81 and 173.93 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.91 : 420.81 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.91/420.81 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.91x = 420.81 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.91x = 73,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,189.38/304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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