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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 749.33 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 749.33 and 174.89 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 749.33 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/749.33 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 749.33 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 131,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,045.70/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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