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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 747.50 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 747.50 and 173.61 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 747.50 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/747.50 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 747.50 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 129,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,772.61/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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