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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 422.21 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 422.21 and 173.20 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 422.21 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/422.21 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 422.21 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 73,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,126.15/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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