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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 897.36 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 897.36 and 165.38 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 897.36 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/897.36 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 897.36 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 148,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,405.40/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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