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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 419.19 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 419.19 and 172.77 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 419.19 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/419.19 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 419.19 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 72,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,423.46/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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