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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.55, 749.55 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.55, 749.55 and 175.15 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.55 : 749.55 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.55/749.55 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.55x = 749.55 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.55x = 131,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,283.68/499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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