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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 444.33 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 444.33 and 159.71 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 444.33 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/444.33 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 444.33 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 70,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,961.72/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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