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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 620.09 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 620.09 and 169.88 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 620.09 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/620.09 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 620.09 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 105,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,337.58/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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