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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 419.45 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 419.45 and 172.97 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 419.45 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/419.45 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 419.45 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 72,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553.24/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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