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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.47, 749.34 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.47, 749.34 and 174.87 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.47 : 749.34 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.47/749.34 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.47x = 749.34 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.47x = 131,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,037.09/499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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