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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 895.64 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 895.64 and 164.24 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 895.64 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/895.64 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 895.64 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 147,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,099.91/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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