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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 745.19 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 745.19 and 172.22 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 745.19 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/745.19 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 745.19 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 128,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,337.62/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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