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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 896.35 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 896.35 and 164.69 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 896.35 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/896.35 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 896.35 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 147,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,619.88/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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