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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.81 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.81 and 172.51 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.81 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.81 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.81 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 72,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,248.91/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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