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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 620.74 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 620.74 and 170.22 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 620.74 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/620.74 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 620.74 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 105,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,662.36/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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