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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 512.80 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 512.80 and 170.75 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 512.80 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/512.80 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 512.80 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 87,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,560.60/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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