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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 768.36 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 768.36 and 170.28 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 768.36 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/768.36 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 768.36 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 130,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,836.34/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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