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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 418.32 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 418.32 and 172.16 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 418.32 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/418.32 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 418.32 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 72,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,015.88/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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