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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.82 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.82 and 158.96 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.82 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.82 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.82 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 70,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,549.63/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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