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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 620.77 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 620.77 and 170.46 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 620.77 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/620.77 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 620.77 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 105,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,816.45/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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