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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 407.57 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 407.57 and 177.32 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 407.57 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/407.57 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 407.57 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 72,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,270.44/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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