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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.84 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.84 and 165.84 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.84 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.84 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.84 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 148,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,897.79/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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