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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 419.08 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 419.08 and 172.74 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 419.08 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/419.08 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 419.08 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 72,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,391.88/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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