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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.35 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.35 and 161.91 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.35 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.35 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.35 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 72,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,592.35/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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