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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 620.51 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 620.51 and 170.23 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 620.51 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/620.51 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 620.51 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 105,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,627.39/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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