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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.75 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.75 and 170.85 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.75 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.75 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.75 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 106,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,227.54/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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