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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 896.59 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 896.59 and 164.85 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 896.59 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/896.59 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 896.59 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 147,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,797.55/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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