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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 418.22 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 418.22 and 172.07 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 418.22 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/418.22 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 418.22 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 71,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,963.30/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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