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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 896.24 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 896.24 and 181.09 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 896.24 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/896.24 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 896.24 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 162,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,301.17/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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