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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.68 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.68 and 161.28 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.68 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.68 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.68 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 72,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201.83/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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