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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.47, 749.28 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.47, 749.28 and 174.75 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.47 : 749.28 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.47/749.28 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.47x = 749.28 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.47x = 130,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,936.68/499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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