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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 443.93 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 443.93 and 159.06 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 443.93 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/443.93 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 443.93 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 70,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,611.51/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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