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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.68 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.68 and 161.54 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.68 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.68 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.68 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 72,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,318.23/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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