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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.31, 621.53 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.31, 621.53 and 170.70 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.31 : 621.53 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.31/621.53 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.31x = 621.53 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.31x = 106,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,095.60/414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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