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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.55, 896.36 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.55, 896.36 and 164.70 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.55 : 896.36 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.55/896.36 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.55x = 896.36 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.55x = 147,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,633.03/597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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