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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.81, 620.78 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.81, 620.78 and 170.27 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.81 : 620.78 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.81/620.78 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.81x = 620.78 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.81x = 105,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,696.26/413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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