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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.12, 748.50 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.12, 748.50 and 174.41 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.12 : 748.50 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.12/748.50 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.12x = 748.50 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.12x = 130,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,545.89/499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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