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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 621.56 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 621.56 and 170.81 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 621.56 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/621.56 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 621.56 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 106,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,168.66/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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