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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 621.02 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 621.02 and 170.56 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 621.02 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/621.02 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 621.02 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 105,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,917.92/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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