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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 747.98 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 747.98 and 174.02 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 747.98 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/747.98 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 747.98 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 130,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,163.48/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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