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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 621.69 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 621.69 and 170.93 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 621.69 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/621.69 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 621.69 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 106,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,265.47/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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