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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.71, 749.07 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.71, 749.07 and 174.87 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.71 : 749.07 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.71/749.07 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.71x = 749.07 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.71x = 130,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,989.87/499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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