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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 298.46 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 298.46 and 161 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 298.46 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/298.46 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 298.46 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 48,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052.06/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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