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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.73 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.73 and 161.05 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.73 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.73 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.73 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 71,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,945.87/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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