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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.38, 748.53 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.38, 748.53 and 174.44 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.38 : 748.53 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.38/748.53 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.38x = 748.53 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.38x = 130,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,569.83/499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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