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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 445.37 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 445.37 and 159.86 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 445.37 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/445.37 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 445.37 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 71,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,197.16/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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