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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 896.92 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 896.92 and 165.07 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 896.92 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/896.92 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 896.92 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 148,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,051.93/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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