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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 620.73 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 620.73 and 170.55 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 620.73 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/620.73 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 620.73 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 105,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,865.50/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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