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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768.24 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 768.24 and 170.08 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 768.24 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/768.24 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 768.24 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 130,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,662.26/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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