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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.82 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.82 and 172.55 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.82 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.82 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.82 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 72,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,264.43/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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