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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 448.13 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 448.13 and 161.87 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 448.13 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/448.13 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 448.13 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 72,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,536.97/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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