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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 445.29 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 445.29 and 159.97 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 445.29 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/445.29 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 445.29 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 71,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232.24/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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