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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 748.08 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 748.08 and 169.56 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 748.08 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/748.08 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 748.08 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 126,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,847.25/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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