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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.16, 745.72 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.16, 745.72 and 168.12 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.16 : 745.72 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.16/745.72 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.16x = 745.72 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.16x = 125,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,370.45/497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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