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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.74 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.74 and 170.52 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.74 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.74 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.74 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 105,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,848.58/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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