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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 419.11 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 419.11 and 172.74 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 419.11 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/419.11 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 419.11 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 72,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,396.63/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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