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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 620.97 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 620.97 and 170.58 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 620.97 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/620.97 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 620.97 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 105,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,925.06/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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