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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 445.05 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 445.05 and 159.66 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 445.05 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/445.05 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 445.05 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 71,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,056.68/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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