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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 620.15 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 620.15 and 169.80 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 620.15 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/620.15 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 620.15 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 105,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,301.47/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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