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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 620.12 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 620.12 and 169.97 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 620.12 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/620.12 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 620.12 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 105,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,399.12/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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