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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.61, 896.31 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.61, 896.31 and 164.67 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.61 : 896.31 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.61/896.31 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.61x = 896.31 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.61x = 147,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,595.37/597.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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