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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 895.61 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 895.61 and 164.32 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 895.61 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/895.61 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 895.61 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 147,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,164.81/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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