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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 747.49 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 747.49 and 173.94 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 747.49 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/747.49 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 747.49 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 130,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,018.41/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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