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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.86, 747.94 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.86, 747.94 and 174.18 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.86 : 747.94 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.86/747.94 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.86x = 747.94 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.86x = 130,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,276.19/498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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