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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 418.20 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 418.20 and 172.05 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 418.20 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/418.20 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 418.20 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 71,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951.31/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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