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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.83, 896.64 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.83, 896.64 and 164.93 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.83 : 896.64 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.83/896.64 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.83x = 896.64 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.83x = 147,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,882.84/597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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