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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 749.10 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 749.10 and 174.68 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 749.10 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/749.10 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 749.10 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 130,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,852.79/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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