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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 448.43 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 448.43 and 161.87 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 448.43 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/448.43 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 448.43 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 72,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587.68/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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