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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 620.61 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 620.61 and 170.81 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 620.61 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/620.61 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 620.61 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 106,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,002.65/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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