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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 621.45 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 621.45 and 170.66 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 621.45 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/621.45 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 621.45 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 106,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,052.70/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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