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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.15, 748.56 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.15, 748.56 and 174.43 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.15 : 748.56 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.15/748.56 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.15x = 748.56 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.15x = 130,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,571.32/499.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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