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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.65 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.65 and 170.80 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.65 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.65 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.65 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 106,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,177.82/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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