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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.73 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.73 and 165.64 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.73 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.73 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.73 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 148,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,699.32/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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