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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.21, 897.31 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.21, 897.31 and 165.37 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.21 : 897.31 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.21/897.31 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.21x = 897.31 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.21x = 148,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,388.15/598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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