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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 620.88 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 620.88 and 170.57 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 620.88 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/620.88 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 620.88 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 105,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,903.50/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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