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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.87, 620.87 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.87, 620.87 and 170.33 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.87 : 620.87 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.87/620.87 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.87x = 620.87 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.87x = 105,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,752.79/413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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