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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 620.04 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 620.04 and 156.92 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 620.04 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/620.04 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 620.04 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 97,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,296.68/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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