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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.88, 734.58 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.88, 734.58 and 173.24 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 734.58 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/734.58 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 734.58 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 127,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,258.64/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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