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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 418.37 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 418.37 and 172.16 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 418.37 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/418.37 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 418.37 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 72,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,025.72/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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