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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 748.70 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 748.70 and 174.52 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 748.70 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/748.70 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 748.70 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 130,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,663.12/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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