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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 445.04 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 445.04 and 159.51 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 445.04 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/445.04 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 445.04 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 70,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,988.33/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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