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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 897.53 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 897.53 and 165.53 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 897.53 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/897.53 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 897.53 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 148,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,569.56/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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