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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 620.99 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 620.99 and 170.93 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 620.99 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/620.99 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 620.99 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 106,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,145.82/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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