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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 747.80 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 747.80 and 169.53 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 747.80 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/747.80 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 747.80 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 126,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,773.69/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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