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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 895.66 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 895.66 and 164.26 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 895.66 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/895.66 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 895.66 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 147,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,121.11/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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