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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 419.07 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 419.07 and 172.68 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 419.07 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/419.07 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 419.07 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 72,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,365.01/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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