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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 898.45 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 898.45 and 166.19 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 898.45 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/898.45 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 898.45 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 149,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,313.41/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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