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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 748.89 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 748.89 and 174.87 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 748.89 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/748.89 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 748.89 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 130,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,958.39/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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