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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 748 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 748 and 174.06 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 748 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/748 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 748 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 130,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,196.88/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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