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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 899.24 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 899.24 and 166.64 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 899.24 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/899.24 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 899.24 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 149,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,844.02/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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