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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.60 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.60 and 170.76 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.60 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.60 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.60 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 106,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,144.42/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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