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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 896.24 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 896.24 and 164.67 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 896.24 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/896.24 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 896.24 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 147,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,578.54/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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