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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 897.07 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 897.07 and 165.21 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 897.07 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/897.07 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 897.07 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 148,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,204.93/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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