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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 445.41 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 445.41 and 159.96 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 445.41 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/445.41 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 445.41 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 71,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,247.78/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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