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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 418.95 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 418.95 and 172.60 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 418.95 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/418.95 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 418.95 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 72,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,309.72/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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