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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 745.23 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 745.23 and 172.44 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 745.23 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/745.23 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 745.23 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 128,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,507.46/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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