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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 737.16 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 737.16 and 174.76 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 737.16 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/737.16 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 737.16 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 128,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,826.08/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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