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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 419.18 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 419.18 and 172.73 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 419.18 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/419.18 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 419.18 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 72,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,405.15/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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