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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 744.86 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 744.86 and 149.90 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 744.86 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/744.86 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 744.86 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 111,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,654.51/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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