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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 898.32 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 898.32 and 166 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 898.32 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/898.32 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 898.32 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 149,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,121.12/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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