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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 621.14 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 621.14 and 170.57 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 621.14 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/621.14 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 621.14 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 105,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948.55/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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