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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.30, 747.44 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.30, 747.44 and 173.66 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.30 : 747.44 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.30/747.44 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.30x = 747.44 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.30x = 129,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,799.56/498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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