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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 418.73 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 418.73 and 172.41 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 418.73 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/418.73 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 418.73 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 72,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,192.38/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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