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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.58 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.58 and 170.87 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.58 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.58 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.58 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 106,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,209.37/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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