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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 418.14 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 418.14 and 172.01 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 418.14 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/418.14 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 418.14 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 71,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,924.26/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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