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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.30, 747.38 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.30, 747.38 and 173.64 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.30 : 747.38 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.30/747.38 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.30x = 747.38 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.30x = 129,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,775.06/498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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