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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 420.89 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 420.89 and 173.99 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 420.89 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/420.89 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 420.89 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 73,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,230.65/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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