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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.83, 748.19 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.83, 748.19 and 174.17 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.83 : 748.19 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.83/748.19 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.83x = 748.19 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.83x = 130,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,314.56/498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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