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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 445.14 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 445.14 and 159.90 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 445.14 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/445.14 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 445.14 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 71,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,177.89/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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