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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.45, 897.57 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.45, 897.57 and 165.50 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.45 : 897.57 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.45/897.57 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.45x = 897.57 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.45x = 148,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,547.84/598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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