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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 444.72 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 444.72 and 159.45 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 444.72 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/444.72 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 444.72 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 70,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,910.60/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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