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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 443.61 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 443.61 and 159.25 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 443.61 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/443.61 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 443.61 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 70,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,644.89/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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