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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 745.11 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 745.11 and 172.29 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 745.11 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/745.11 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 745.11 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 128,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,375.00/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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