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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 621.05 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 621.05 and 170.34 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 621.05 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/621.05 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 621.05 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 105,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,788.81/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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