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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 896.90 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 896.90 and 165.08 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 896.90 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/896.90 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 896.90 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 148,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,060.25/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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