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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 748.80 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 748.80 and 174.76 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 748.80 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/748.80 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 748.80 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 130,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,858.42/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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