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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.32 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.32 and 172.92 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.32 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.32 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.32 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 72,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,508.81/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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