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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.42 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.42 and 172.21 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.42 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.42 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.42 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 72,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,056.11/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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