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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 749.58 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 749.58 and 175.09 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 749.58 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/749.58 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 749.58 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 131,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,243.96/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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