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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.62 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.62 and 170.30 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.62 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.62 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.62 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 105,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,691.59/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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