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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.46, 747.18 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.46, 747.18 and 173.62 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.46 : 747.18 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.46/747.18 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.46x = 747.18 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.46x = 129,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,725.39/498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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