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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.40, 620.16 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.40, 620.16 and 169.84 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.40 : 620.16 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.40/620.16 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.40x = 620.16 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.40x = 105,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,327.97/413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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