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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.23, 747.37 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.23, 747.37 and 173.55 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.23 : 747.37 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.23/747.37 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.23x = 747.37 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.23x = 129,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,705.63/498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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