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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 419.52 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 419.52 and 173.03 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 419.52 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/419.52 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 419.52 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 72,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587.45/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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