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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 747.86 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 747.86 and 174.12 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 747.86 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/747.86 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 747.86 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 130,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,217.38/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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