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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.19 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.19 and 173.16 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.19 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.19 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.19 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 73,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,106.85/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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