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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.25, 747.33 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.25, 747.33 and 173.62 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.25 : 747.33 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.25/747.33 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.25x = 747.33 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.25x = 129,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,751.43/498.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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