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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 443.90 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 443.90 and 158.97 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 443.90 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/443.90 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 443.90 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 70,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.95/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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