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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.33, 748.37 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.33, 748.37 and 174.31 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.33 : 748.37 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.33/748.37 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.33x = 748.37 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.33x = 130,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,448.37/499.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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