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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.93, 447.32 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.93, 447.32 and 161.46 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.93 : 447.32 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.93/447.32 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.93x = 447.32 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.93x = 72,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,224.29/297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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