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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 447.88 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 447.88 and 161.58 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 447.88 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/447.88 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 447.88 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 72,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368.45/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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