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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 748.05 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 748.05 and 173.99 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 748.05 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/748.05 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 748.05 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 130,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,153.22/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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