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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 895.53 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 895.53 and 164.16 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 895.53 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/895.53 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 895.53 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 147,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,010.20/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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