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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.47, 620.20 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.47, 620.20 and 170 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.47 : 620.20 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.47/620.20 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.47x = 620.20 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.47x = 105,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,434.00/413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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