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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.63, 512.69 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.63, 512.69 and 170.75 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.63 : 512.69 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.63/512.69 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.63x = 512.69 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.63x = 87,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540.96/341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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