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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 446.46 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 446.46 and 158.79 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 446.46 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/446.46 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 446.46 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 70,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,893.38/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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