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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.01, 747.02 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.01, 747.02 and 173.38 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.01 : 747.02 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.01/747.02 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.01x = 747.02 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.01x = 129,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,513.73/498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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