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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 620.52 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 620.52 and 170.16 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 620.52 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/620.52 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 620.52 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 105,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,587.68/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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