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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 448.01 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 448.01 and 161.65 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 448.01 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/448.01 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 448.01 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 72,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,420.82/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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