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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 746.88 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 746.88 and 156.16 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 746.88 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/746.88 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 746.88 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 116,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,632.78/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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