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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.11, 747.25 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.11, 747.25 and 173.39 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.11 : 747.25 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.11/747.25 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.11x = 747.25 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.11x = 129,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,561.51/498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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