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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.41 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.41 and 169.95 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.41 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.41 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.41 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 105,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,437.41/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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