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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.31 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.31 and 159.54 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.31 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.31 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.31 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 70,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,887.35/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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