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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 620.86 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 620.86 and 170.40 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 620.86 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/620.86 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 620.86 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 105,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,794.54/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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