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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 418.64 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 418.64 and 172.40 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 418.64 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/418.64 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 418.64 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 72,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,170.58/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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