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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 767.96 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 767.96 and 170 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 767.96 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/767.96 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 767.96 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 130,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,553.20/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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