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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 443.70 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 443.70 and 159.12 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 443.70 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/443.70 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 443.70 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 70,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,601.54/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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