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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 620.19 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 620.19 and 170.16 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 620.19 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/620.19 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 620.19 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 105,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,531.53/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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