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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 421.42 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 421.42 and 172.64 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 421.42 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/421.42 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 421.42 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 72,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,750.98/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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