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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.04, 747.04 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.04, 747.04 and 173.32 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.04 : 747.04 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.04/747.04 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.04x = 747.04 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.04x = 129,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,476.97/498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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