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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 447.30 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 447.30 and 161.55 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 447.30 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/447.30 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 447.30 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 72,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,261.32/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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