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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 418.79 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 418.79 and 172.50 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 418.79 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/418.79 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 418.79 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 72,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,240.41/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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