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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 747.96 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 747.96 and 174 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 747.96 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/747.96 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 747.96 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 130,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,145.04/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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