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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.67, 898.03 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.67, 898.03 and 165.83 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.67 : 898.03 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.67/898.03 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.67x = 898.03 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.67x = 148,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,920.31/598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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