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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.73 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.73 and 170.19 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.73 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.73 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.73 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 105,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,642.04/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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