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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.68, 747.85 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.68, 747.85 and 174 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.68 : 747.85 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.68/747.85 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.68x = 747.85 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.68x = 130,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,125.90/498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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