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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 621.32 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 621.32 and 170.48 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 621.32 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/621.32 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 621.32 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 105,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,918.67/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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