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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 419.51 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 419.51 and 173.02 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 419.51 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/419.51 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 419.51 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 72,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583.62/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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