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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 897.11 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 897.11 and 165.20 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 897.11 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/897.11 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 897.11 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 148,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,197.26/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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