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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.69 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.69 and 170.25 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.69 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.69 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.69 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 105,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,671.62/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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