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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 749.16 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 749.16 and 174.80 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 749.16 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/749.16 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 749.16 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 130,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,953.17/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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