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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.20 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.20 and 172.45 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.20 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.20 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.20 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 72,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.89/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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