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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.32 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.32 and 161.85 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.32 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.32 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.32 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 72,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560.59/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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