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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 747.56 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 747.56 and 173.84 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 747.56 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/747.56 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 747.56 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 129,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,958.13/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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