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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.85, 746.89 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.85, 746.89 and 168.81 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.85 : 746.89 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.85/746.89 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.85x = 746.89 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.85x = 126,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,078.77/497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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