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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 419.04 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 419.04 and 170.93 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 419.04 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/419.04 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 419.04 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 71,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,623.77/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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