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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 768.04 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 768.04 and 170.16 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 768.04 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/768.04 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 768.04 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 130,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,689.69/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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