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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.78 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.78 and 161.24 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.78 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.78 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.78 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 72,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,036.98/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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