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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.40, 895.98 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.40, 895.98 and 164.44 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.40 : 895.98 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.40/895.98 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.40x = 895.98 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.40x = 147,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,334.95/597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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