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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 747.24 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 747.24 and 173.53 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 747.24 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/747.24 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 747.24 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 129,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,664.82/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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