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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 747.92 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 747.92 and 169.48 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 747.92 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/747.92 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 747.92 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 126,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,757.48/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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