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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748.40 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748.40 and 174.42 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748.40 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748.40 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748.40 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 130,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,535.06/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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