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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 418.71 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 418.71 and 172.41 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 418.71 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/418.71 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 418.71 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 72,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.79/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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