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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 419.12 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 419.12 and 172.71 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 419.12 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/419.12 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 419.12 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 72,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,386.00/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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