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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 749.90 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 749.90 and 175.23 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 749.90 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/749.90 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 749.90 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 131,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,405.42/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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