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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 747.90 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 747.90 and 174.04 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 747.90 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/747.90 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 747.90 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 130,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,164.52/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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