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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.29, 898.85 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.29, 898.85 and 166.39 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.29 : 898.85 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.29/898.85 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.29x = 898.85 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.29x = 149,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,558.82/599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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