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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 749.32 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 749.32 and 174.83 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 749.32 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/749.32 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 749.32 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 130,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,999.43/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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