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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 448.16 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 448.16 and 161.88 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 448.16 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/448.16 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 448.16 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 72,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,548.14/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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