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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 620.10 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 620.10 and 169.76 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 620.10 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/620.10 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 620.10 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 105,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,265.08/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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