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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 896.10 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 896.10 and 164.64 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 896.10 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/896.10 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 896.10 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 147,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,533.90/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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