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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 418.98 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 418.98 and 172.62 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 418.98 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/418.98 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 418.98 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 72,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,324.97/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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