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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 444.48 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 444.48 and 159.77 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 444.48 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/444.48 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 444.48 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 71,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,014.57/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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