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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 896.50 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 896.50 and 164.82 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 896.50 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/896.50 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 896.50 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 147,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,761.13/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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