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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.19, 746.76 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.19, 746.76 and 169.02 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.19 : 746.76 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.19/746.76 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.19x = 746.76 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.19x = 126,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,213.64/498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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