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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.05, 746.90 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.05, 746.90 and 173.34 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.05 : 746.90 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.05/746.90 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.05x = 746.90 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.05x = 129,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,467.65/498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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