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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 407.69 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 407.69 and 177.41 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 407.69 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/407.69 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 407.69 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 72,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.40/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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