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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 620.99 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 620.99 and 170.46 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 620.99 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/620.99 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 620.99 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 105,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,853.10/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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