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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 897.45 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 897.45 and 159.57 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 897.45 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/897.45 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 897.45 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 143,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,205.50/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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