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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.19, 621.60 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.19, 621.60 and 170.80 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.19 : 621.60 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.19/621.60 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.19x = 621.60 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.19x = 106,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,169.28/414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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