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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 896.34 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 896.34 and 164.70 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 896.34 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/896.34 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 896.34 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 147,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,627.20/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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