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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.61, 749.49 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.61, 749.49 and 174.90 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.61 : 749.49 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.61/749.49 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.61x = 749.49 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.61x = 131,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,085.80/499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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