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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 620.81 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 620.81 and 170.64 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 620.81 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/620.81 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 620.81 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 105,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,931.91/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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