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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 418.13 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 418.13 and 172 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 418.13 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/418.13 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 418.13 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 71,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,918.36/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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