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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 897.16 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 897.16 and 165.25 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 897.16 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/897.16 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 897.16 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 148,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,255.69/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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