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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 748.17 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 748.17 and 174.11 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 748.17 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/748.17 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 748.17 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 130,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,260.14/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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