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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.62, 749.25 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.62, 749.25 and 174.91 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.62 : 749.25 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.62/749.25 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.62x = 749.25 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.62x = 131,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,051.32/499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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