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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 443.88 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 443.88 and 159.17 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 443.88 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/443.88 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 443.88 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 70,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,650.16/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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