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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.25 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.25 and 161.79 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.25 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.25 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.25 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 72,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,519.32/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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