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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 747.77 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 747.77 and 174.11 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 747.77 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/747.77 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 747.77 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 130,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,189.63/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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