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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 748.59 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 748.59 and 174.41 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 748.59 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/748.59 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 748.59 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 130,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,561.58/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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