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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 898.24 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 898.24 and 160.06 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 898.24 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/898.24 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 898.24 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 143,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,772.29/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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