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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 444.98 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 444.98 and 159.68 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 444.98 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/444.98 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 444.98 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 71,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,054.41/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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