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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.43 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.43 and 170.74 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.43 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.43 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.43 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 87,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,492.30/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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