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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 445.24 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 445.24 and 159.62 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 445.24 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/445.24 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 445.24 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 71,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,069.92/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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