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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.58, 896.33 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.58, 896.33 and 164.77 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.58 : 896.33 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.58/896.33 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.58x = 896.33 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.58x = 147,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,686.47/597.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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