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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 748 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 748 and 169.66 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 748 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/748 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 748 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 126,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,905.68/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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