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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 621.50 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 621.50 and 170.88 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 621.50 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/621.50 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 621.50 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 106,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,201.92/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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