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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 418.94 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 418.94 and 172.58 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 418.94 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/418.94 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 418.94 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 72,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,300.67/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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