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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 443.68 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 443.68 and 158.80 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 443.68 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/443.68 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 443.68 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 70,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456.38/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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