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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.37, 749.06 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.37, 749.06 and 174.73 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.37 : 749.06 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.37/749.06 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.37x = 749.06 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.37x = 130,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,884.92/499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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