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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.40, 630.58 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.40, 630.58 and 170.34 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.40 : 630.58 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.40/630.58 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.40x = 630.58 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.40x = 107,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,412.15/420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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