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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.77 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.77 and 170.91 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.77 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.77 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.77 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 106,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,265.86/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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