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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 749.48 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 749.48 and 174.84 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 749.48 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/749.48 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 749.48 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 131,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,038.21/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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