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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 621.64 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 621.64 and 170.77 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 621.64 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/621.64 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 621.64 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 106,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,158.77/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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