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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 749.21 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 749.21 and 174.62 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 749.21 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/749.21 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 749.21 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 130,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,822.43/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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