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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 748.84 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 748.84 and 174.36 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 748.84 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/748.84 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 748.84 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 130,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,567.74/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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