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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 896.96 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 896.96 and 181.53 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 896.96 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/896.96 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 896.96 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 162,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,824.24/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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