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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.61 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.61 and 159.87 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.61 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.61 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.61 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 71,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,239.67/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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