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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 897 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 897 and 165.18 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 897 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/897 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 897 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 148,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,166.46/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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