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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.43, 748.88 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.43, 748.88 and 174.76 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.43 : 748.88 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.43/748.88 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.43x = 748.88 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.43x = 130,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,872.18/499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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