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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 419.47 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 419.47 and 172.97 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 419.47 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/419.47 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 419.47 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 72,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.26/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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