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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 620.17 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.50, 620.17 and 169.96 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.50 : 620.17 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.50/620.17 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.50x = 620.17 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.50x = 105,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,404.09/413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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