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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 749.61 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 749.61 and 175.17 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 749.61 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/749.61 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 749.61 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 131,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,309.18/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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