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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 621.05 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 621.05 and 170.59 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 621.05 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/621.05 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 621.05 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 105,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,944.92/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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