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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 620.87 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 620.87 and 170.47 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 620.87 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/620.87 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 620.87 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 105,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836.60/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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