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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 897.06 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 897.06 and 165.22 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 897.06 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/897.06 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 897.06 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 148,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,212.25/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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