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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 407.78 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 407.78 and 177.50 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 407.78 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/407.78 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 407.78 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 72,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,380.95/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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