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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 407.66 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 407.66 and 177.45 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 407.66 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/407.66 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 407.66 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 72,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,338.38/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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