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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 896.27 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 896.27 and 164.69 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 896.27 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/896.27 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 896.27 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 147,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,601.40/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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