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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 620.80 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 620.80 and 170.60 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 620.80 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/620.80 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 620.80 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 105,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,908.48/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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