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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.03, 445.74 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.03, 445.74 and 159.87 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.03 : 445.74 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.03/445.74 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.03x = 445.74 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.03x = 71,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,261.53/297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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