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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 418.65 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 418.65 and 172.37 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 418.65 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/418.65 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 418.65 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 72,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.61/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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