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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 620.16 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 620.16 and 170.02 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 620.16 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/620.16 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 620.16 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 105,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,439.60/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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