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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 749.12 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 749.12 and 174.47 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 749.12 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/749.12 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 749.12 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 130,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,694.35/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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