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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 747 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 747 and 173.41 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 747 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/747 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 747 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 129,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,537.27/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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