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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.01, 747.04 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.01, 747.04 and 173.40 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.01 : 747.04 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.01/747.04 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.01x = 747.04 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.01x = 129,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,536.74/498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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