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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 447.76 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 447.76 and 161.83 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 447.76 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/447.76 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 447.76 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 72,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,461.76/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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