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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.94, 896.91 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.94, 896.91 and 165.13 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.94 : 896.91 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.94/896.91 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.94x = 896.91 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.94x = 148,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,106.75/597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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