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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 748.48 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 748.48 and 174.51 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 748.48 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/748.48 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 748.48 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 130,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,617.53/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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