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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 897.77 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 897.77 and 159.73 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 897.77 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/897.77 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 897.77 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 143,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,400.80/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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