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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 748.14 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 748.14 and 174 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 748.14 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/748.14 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 748.14 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 130,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,176.36/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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