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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 418.20 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 418.20 and 172.04 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 418.20 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/418.20 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 418.20 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 71,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,947.13/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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