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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 419.35 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 419.35 and 172.85 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 419.35 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/419.35 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 419.35 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 72,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,485.29/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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