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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 897.98 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 897.98 and 165.81 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 897.98 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/897.98 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 897.98 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 148,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,894.06/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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