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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.99, 747.12 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.99, 747.12 and 173.39 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.99 : 747.12 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.99/747.12 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.99x = 747.12 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.99x = 129,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,539.40/497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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