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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 748.47 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 748.47 and 174.50 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 748.47 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/748.47 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 748.47 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 130,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,608.02/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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