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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.53, 620.41 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.53, 620.41 and 170.05 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.53 : 620.41 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.53/620.41 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.53x = 620.41 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.53x = 105,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,500.72/413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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