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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 420.78 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 420.78 and 173.97 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 420.78 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/420.78 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 420.78 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 73,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,203.10/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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