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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 895.91 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 895.91 and 164.46 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 895.91 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/895.91 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 895.91 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 147,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,340.54/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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