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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 747.33 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 747.33 and 173.49 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 747.33 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/747.33 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 747.33 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 129,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,655.03/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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