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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 621.27 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 621.27 and 170.77 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 621.27 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/621.27 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 621.27 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 106,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,094.28/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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