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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 408.28 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 408.28 and 177.90 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 408.28 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/408.28 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 408.28 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 72,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,633.67/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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