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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.38 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.38 and 170.46 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.38 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.38 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.38 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 105,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,749.97/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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