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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.05, 747.12 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.05, 747.12 and 173.44 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.05 : 747.12 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.05/747.12 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.05x = 747.12 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.05x = 129,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,582.08/498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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