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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747 and 156 is: 234

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 116,532
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,532/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234

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