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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.82, 899.65 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.82, 899.65 and 166.96 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.82 : 899.65 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.82/899.65 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.82x = 899.65 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.82x = 150,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,205.56/599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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