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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 445.08 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 445.08 and 159.76 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 445.08 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/445.08 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 445.08 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 71,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,105.98/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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