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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 896.43 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 896.43 and 164.79 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 896.43 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/896.43 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 896.43 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 147,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,722.70/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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