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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 444.83 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 444.83 and 159.57 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 444.83 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/444.83 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 444.83 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 70,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.73/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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