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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 895.62 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 895.62 and 164.25 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 895.62 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/895.62 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 895.62 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 147,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,105.59/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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