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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 749.19 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 749.19 and 174.79 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 749.19 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/749.19 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 749.19 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 130,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,950.92/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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