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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 748.46 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 748.46 and 174.11 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 748.46 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/748.46 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 748.46 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 130,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,318.42/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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