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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 898.74 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 898.74 and 166.36 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 898.74 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/898.74 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 898.74 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 149,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,514.39/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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