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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 896.63 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 896.63 and 164.93 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 896.63 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/896.63 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 896.63 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 147,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,875.88/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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