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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 620.68 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 620.68 and 170.39 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 620.68 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/620.68 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 620.68 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 105,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,757.67/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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