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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 447.90 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 447.90 and 161.62 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 447.90 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/447.90 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 447.90 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 72,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,389.60/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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