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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.96 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.96 and 159.52 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.96 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.96 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.96 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 70,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.02/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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