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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 630.45 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 630.45 and 170.16 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 630.45 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/630.45 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 630.45 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 107,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,277.37/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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