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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 748.86 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 748.86 and 174.64 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 748.86 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/748.86 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 748.86 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 130,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,780.91/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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