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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 620.30 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 620.30 and 170.09 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 620.30 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/620.30 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 620.30 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 105,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,505.98/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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