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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 446.96 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 446.96 and 161.09 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 446.96 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/446.96 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 446.96 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 71,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,998.95/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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