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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 748.74 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 748.74 and 174.40 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 748.74 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/748.74 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 748.74 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 130,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,581.19/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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