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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 768 and 170 is: 255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 768 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/768 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 768 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 130,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,560/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255

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