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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 419.14 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 419.14 and 172.73 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 419.14 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/419.14 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 419.14 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 72,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,396.96/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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