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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 620.50 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 620.50 and 170.02 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 620.50 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/620.50 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 620.50 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 105,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.41/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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