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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 418.37 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 418.37 and 172.18 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 418.37 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/418.37 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 418.37 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 72,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034.95/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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