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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 443.94 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 443.94 and 159.21 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 443.94 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/443.94 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 443.94 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 70,679.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,679.69/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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