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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 897.86 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 897.86 and 165.76 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 897.86 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/897.86 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 897.86 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 148,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,827.44/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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