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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 895.79 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 895.79 and 164.33 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 895.79 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/895.79 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 895.79 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 147,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,199.87/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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