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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.98 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.98 and 170.96 is: 256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.98 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.98 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.98 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 106,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,330.38/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.49

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