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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 420.86 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 420.86 and 173.98 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 420.86 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/420.86 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 420.86 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 73,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,221.22/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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