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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 407.61 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 407.61 and 177.42 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 407.61 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/407.61 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 407.61 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 72,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,318.17/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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