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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 747.44 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 747.44 and 169.14 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 747.44 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/747.44 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 747.44 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 126,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,423.02/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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