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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 620.52 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 620.52 and 170.26 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 620.52 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/620.52 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 620.52 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 105,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,649.74/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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