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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 749.34 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 749.34 and 174.86 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 749.34 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/749.34 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 749.34 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 131,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,025.85/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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