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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.81, 749.81 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.81, 749.81 and 175.18 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.81 : 749.81 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.81/749.81 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.81x = 749.81 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.81x = 131,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,351.72/499.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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