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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.69, 747.90 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.69, 747.90 and 173.97 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.69 : 747.90 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.69/747.90 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.69x = 747.90 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.69x = 130,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,112.16/498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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