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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.78 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.78 and 159.66 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.78 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.78 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.78 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 71,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013.57/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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