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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 897.11 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 897.11 and 165.32 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 897.11 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/897.11 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 897.11 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 148,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,310.23/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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