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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.78 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.78 and 165.74 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.78 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.78 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.78 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 148,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,798.06/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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