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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 620.29 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 620.29 and 169.92 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 620.29 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/620.29 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 620.29 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 105,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,399.89/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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