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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 749.03 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 749.03 and 174.58 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 749.03 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/749.03 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 749.03 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 130,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,765.66/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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