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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 749.04 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 749.04 and 174.88 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 749.04 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/749.04 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 749.04 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 130,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,992.12/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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