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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 747.62 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 747.62 and 169.37 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 747.62 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/747.62 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 747.62 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 126,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,623.55/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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