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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.41 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.41 and 172.20 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.41 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.41 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.41 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 72,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050.20/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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