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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 748.70 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 748.70 and 174.50 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 748.70 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/748.70 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 748.70 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 130,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,648.15/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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