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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.11, 747.17 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.11, 747.17 and 173.25 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.11 : 747.17 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.11/747.17 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.11x = 747.17 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.11x = 129,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,446.50/498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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