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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.59 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.59 and 170.78 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.59 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.59 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.59 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 106,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,151.18/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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