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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 418.53 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 418.53 and 172.28 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 418.53 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/418.53 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 418.53 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 72,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,104.35/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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