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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 407.57 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 407.57 and 177.39 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 407.57 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/407.57 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 407.57 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 72,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,298.70/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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