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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.26 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.26 and 170.35 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.26 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.26 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.26 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 105,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,661.29/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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