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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 418.89 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 418.89 and 172.57 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 418.89 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/418.89 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 418.89 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 72,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,287.85/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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