Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 898.36 and 160.11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598.86, 898.36 and 160.11 is: 240.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598.86 : 898.36 = 160.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598.86/898.36 = 160.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598.86x = 898.36 × 160.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598.86x = 143,836.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,836.02/598.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240.18
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