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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 418.28 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 418.28 and 172.13 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 418.28 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/418.28 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 418.28 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 71,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995.58/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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