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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 418.25 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 418.25 and 172.11 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 418.25 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/418.25 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 418.25 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 71,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,984.15/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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