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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 444.62 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 444.62 and 159.62 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 444.62 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/444.62 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 444.62 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 70,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,970.24/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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