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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.19 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.19 and 169.93 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.19 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.19 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.19 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 105,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,388.89/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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