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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 747.93 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 747.93 and 169.49 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 747.93 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/747.93 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 747.93 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 126,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,762.92/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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