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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.56 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.56 and 159.96 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.56 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.56 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.56 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 71,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.78/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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