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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.13, 748.78 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.13, 748.78 and 174.48 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 748.78 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/748.78 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 748.78 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 130,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,646.70/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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