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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.54, 749.44 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.54, 749.44 and 174.90 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.54 : 749.44 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.54/749.44 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.54x = 749.44 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.54x = 131,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,074.89/499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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