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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 620.33 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 620.33 and 170.06 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 620.33 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/620.33 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 620.33 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 105,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,489.37/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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