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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 418.50 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 418.50 and 172.29 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 418.50 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/418.50 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 418.50 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 72,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,103.37/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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