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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.09, 898.69 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.09, 898.69 and 166.25 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.09 : 898.69 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.09/898.69 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.09x = 898.69 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.09x = 149,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,401.89/599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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