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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 747.02 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 747.02 and 173.30 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 747.02 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/747.02 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 747.02 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 129,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,453.96/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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