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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 407.41 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 407.41 and 177.27 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 407.41 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/407.41 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 407.41 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 72,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,221.57/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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