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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 896.55 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 896.55 and 164.92 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 896.55 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/896.55 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 896.55 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 147,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,859.03/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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