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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.83, 749.69 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.83, 749.69 and 175.18 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.83 : 749.69 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.83/749.69 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.83x = 749.69 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.83x = 131,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,326.95/499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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