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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 418.23 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 418.23 and 172.10 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 418.23 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/418.23 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 418.23 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 71,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978.43/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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