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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 421.92 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 421.92 and 173.02 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 421.92 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/421.92 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 421.92 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 72,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,997.62/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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