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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 897.02 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 897.02 and 165.19 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 897.02 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/897.02 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 897.02 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 148,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,178.73/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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