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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.37, 747.56 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.37, 747.56 and 173.75 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.37 : 747.56 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.37/747.56 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.37x = 747.56 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.37x = 129,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,888.55/498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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