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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 747.93 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 747.93 and 173.94 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 747.93 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/747.93 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 747.93 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 130,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,094.94/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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