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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 447.98 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 447.98 and 161.68 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 447.98 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/447.98 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 447.98 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 72,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,429.41/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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