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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.47, 418.86 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.47, 418.86 and 172.52 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.47 : 418.86 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.47/418.86 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.47x = 418.86 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.47x = 72,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,261.73/303.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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