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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 896.07 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 896.07 and 164.50 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 896.07 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/896.07 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 896.07 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 147,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,403.52/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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