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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.18, 748.55 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.18, 748.55 and 174.57 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.18 : 748.55 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.18/748.55 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.18x = 748.55 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.18x = 130,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,674.37/499.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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