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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 447.20 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 447.20 and 161.16 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 447.20 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/447.20 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 447.20 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 72,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,070.75/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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