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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 748.22 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 748.22 and 174.11 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 748.22 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/748.22 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 748.22 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 130,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,267.97/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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