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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 418.16 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 418.16 and 171.99 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 418.16 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/418.16 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 418.16 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 71,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,919.77/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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