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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 747.03 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 747.03 and 173.37 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 747.03 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/747.03 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 747.03 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 129,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,512.59/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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