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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 621.16 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 621.16 and 170.45 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 621.16 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/621.16 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 621.16 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 105,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,876.72/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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