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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 444.29 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 444.29 and 159.13 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 444.29 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/444.29 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 444.29 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 70,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,698.76/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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