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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 418.93 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 418.93 and 172.61 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 418.93 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/418.93 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 418.93 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 72,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,311.51/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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