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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 747.80 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 747.80 and 173.90 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 747.80 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/747.80 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 747.80 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 130,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,042.42/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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