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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 447.24 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 447.24 and 161.16 is: 241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 447.24 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/447.24 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 447.24 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 72,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,077.20/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.61

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