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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.58, 747.95 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.58, 747.95 and 156.50 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.58 : 747.95 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.58/747.95 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.58x = 747.95 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.58x = 117,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,054.18/498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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