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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 898.16 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 898.16 and 165.87 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 898.16 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/898.16 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 898.16 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 148,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,976.97/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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