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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.82, 746.86 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.82, 746.86 and 168.80 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.82 : 746.86 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.82/746.86 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.82x = 746.86 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.82x = 126,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,069.97/497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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