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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.19, 898.79 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.19, 898.79 and 166.34 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.19 : 898.79 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.19/898.79 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.19x = 898.79 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.19x = 149,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,499.40/599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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