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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 897.55 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 897.55 and 165.51 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 897.55 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/897.55 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 897.55 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 148,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,553.09/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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