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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 746.82 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 746.82 and 168.93 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 746.82 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/746.82 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 746.82 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 126,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,160.30/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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