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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 748.78 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 748.78 and 174.52 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 748.78 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/748.78 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 748.78 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 130,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,677.09/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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