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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.32, 619.50 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.32, 619.50 and 169.70 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.32 : 619.50 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.32/619.50 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.32x = 619.50 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.32x = 105,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,129.15/413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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