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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 419.18 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 419.18 and 172.78 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 419.18 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/419.18 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 419.18 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 72,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426.37/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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