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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 621 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 621 and 170.72 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 621 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/621 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 621 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 106,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,017.12/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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