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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 620.56 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 620.56 and 170.32 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 620.56 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/620.56 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 620.56 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 105,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,693.78/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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