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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 748.92 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 748.92 and 174.75 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 748.92 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/748.92 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 748.92 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 130,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,875.64/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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