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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 621.06 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 621.06 and 170.76 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 621.06 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/621.06 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 621.06 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 106,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,052.21/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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