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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.55 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.55 and 170.28 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.55 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.55 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.55 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 105,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,667.25/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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