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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 418.70 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 418.70 and 172.42 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 418.70 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/418.70 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 418.70 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 72,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,191.64/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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