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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 407.27 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 407.27 and 177.09 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 407.27 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/407.27 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 407.27 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 72,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,123.89/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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