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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.65, 447.59 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.65, 447.59 and 161.79 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.65 : 447.59 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.65/447.59 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.65x = 447.59 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.65x = 72,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,414.78/298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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