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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.94, 621.18 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.94, 621.18 and 170.58 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.94 : 621.18 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.94/621.18 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.94x = 621.18 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.94x = 105,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,960.88/413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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