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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 898.53 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 898.53 and 166.30 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 898.53 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/898.53 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 898.53 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 149,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,425.54/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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