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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 447.54 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 447.54 and 161.32 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 447.54 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/447.54 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 447.54 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 72,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,197.15/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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