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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 447.79 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 447.79 and 161.74 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 447.79 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/447.79 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 447.79 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 72,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,424.75/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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