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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 620.24 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 620.24 and 169.88 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 620.24 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/620.24 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 620.24 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 105,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,366.37/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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