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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 897.18 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 897.18 and 159.45 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 897.18 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/897.18 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 897.18 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 143,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,055.35/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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