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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 445.36 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 445.36 and 159.86 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 445.36 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/445.36 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 445.36 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 71,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,195.25/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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