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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 419.23 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 419.23 and 172.79 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 419.23 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/419.23 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 419.23 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 72,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440.02/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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