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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 748.68 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 748.68 and 174.60 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 748.68 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/748.68 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 748.68 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 130,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,719.53/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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