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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 447.72 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 447.72 and 161.49 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 447.72 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/447.72 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 447.72 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 72,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,302.30/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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