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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 621.23 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 621.23 and 170.46 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 621.23 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/621.23 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 621.23 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 105,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,894.87/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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