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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.97, 420.84 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.97, 420.84 and 173.96 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.97 : 420.84 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.97/420.84 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.97x = 420.84 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.97x = 73,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,209.33/304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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