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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 408.20 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 408.20 and 177.80 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 408.20 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/408.20 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 408.20 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 72,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,575.03/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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