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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.41, 749.12 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.41, 749.12 and 174.60 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.41 : 749.12 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.41/749.12 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.41x = 749.12 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.41x = 130,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,795.48/499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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