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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 746.80 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 746.80 and 168.73 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 746.80 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/746.80 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 746.80 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 126,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,007.56/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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