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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 620.45 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 620.45 and 170.17 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 620.45 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/620.45 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 620.45 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 105,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,578.87/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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