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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 418.28 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 418.28 and 172.08 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 418.28 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/418.28 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 418.28 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 71,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,977.62/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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