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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 897.29 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 897.29 and 165.34 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 897.29 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/897.29 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 897.29 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 148,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,352.62/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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