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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748.47 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748.47 and 174.74 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748.47 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748.47 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748.47 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 130,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,787.65/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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