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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.87, 620.40 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.87, 620.40 and 170.60 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.87 : 620.40 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.87/620.40 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.87x = 620.40 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.87x = 105,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,841.79/413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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