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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 896.40 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 896.40 and 164.80 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 896.40 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/896.40 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 896.40 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 147,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,726.72/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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