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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 747.99 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 747.99 and 174.03 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 747.99 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/747.99 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 747.99 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 130,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,168.96/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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