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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 447.24 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 447.24 and 161.50 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 447.24 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/447.24 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 447.24 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 72,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,229.26/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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