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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 407.22 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 407.22 and 177.08 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 407.22 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/407.22 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 407.22 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 72,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,110.52/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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