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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 444.90 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 444.90 and 159.70 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 444.90 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/444.90 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 444.90 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 71,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,050.53/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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