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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 748.49 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 748.49 and 174.27 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 748.49 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/748.49 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 748.49 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 130,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,439.35/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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