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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 897.10 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 897.10 and 165.19 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 897.10 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/897.10 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 897.10 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 148,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,191.95/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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