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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.77, 898.16 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.77, 898.16 and 165.96 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.77 : 898.16 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.77/898.16 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.77x = 898.16 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.77x = 149,058.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,058.63/598.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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