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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 748.05 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 748.05 and 174.15 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 748.05 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/748.05 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 748.05 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 130,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,272.04/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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