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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.21, 745.55 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.21, 745.55 and 168.03 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.21 : 745.55 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.21/745.55 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.21x = 745.55 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.21x = 125,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,273.93/497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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