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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 621.44 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 621.44 and 170.68 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 621.44 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/621.44 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 621.44 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 106,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,067.38/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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