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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 418.12 and 172.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 418.12 and 172.00 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 418.12 = 172.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/418.12 = 172.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 418.12 × 172.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 71,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,915.32/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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