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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 511.59 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 511.59 and 170 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 511.59 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/511.59 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 511.59 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 86,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,970.30/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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