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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 407.22 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 407.22 and 176.98 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 407.22 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/407.22 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 407.22 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 72,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,069.80/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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