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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 620.28 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 620.28 and 170.04 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 620.28 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/620.28 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 620.28 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 105,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,472.41/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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