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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 748.08 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 748.08 and 174.12 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 748.08 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/748.08 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 748.08 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 130,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,255.69/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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