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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.14, 747.36 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.14, 747.36 and 173.53 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.14 : 747.36 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.14/747.36 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.14x = 747.36 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.14x = 129,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,690.32/498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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