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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 745.59 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 745.59 and 155.13 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 745.59 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/745.59 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 745.59 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 115,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,663.38/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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