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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 407.59 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 407.59 and 177.28 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 407.59 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/407.59 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 407.59 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 72,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,258.28/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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