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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 408.50 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 408.50 and 177.95 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 408.50 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/408.50 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 408.50 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 72,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,693.37/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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