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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 408.23 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 408.23 and 177.80 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 408.23 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/408.23 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 408.23 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 72,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,580.36/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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