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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 408.07 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 408.07 and 176.14 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 408.07 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/408.07 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 408.07 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 71,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,878.18/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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