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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 419.01 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 419.01 and 172.64 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 419.01 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/419.01 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 419.01 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 72,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,338.29/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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