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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.40 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.40 and 172.38 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.40 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.40 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.40 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 128,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,492.05/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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