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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 898.52 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 898.52 and 166.19 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 898.52 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/898.52 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 898.52 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 149,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,325.04/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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