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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.25, 745.91 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.25, 745.91 and 168.17 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.25 : 745.91 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.25/745.91 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.25x = 745.91 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.25x = 125,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,439.68/497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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