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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 620.92 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 620.92 and 170.68 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 620.92 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/620.92 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 620.92 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 105,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,978.63/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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