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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 749.45 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 749.45 and 174.88 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 749.45 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/749.45 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 749.45 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 131,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,060.07/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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