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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.31, 747.46 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.31, 747.46 and 173.67 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.31 : 747.46 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.31/747.46 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.31x = 747.46 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.31x = 129,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,813.00/498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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