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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 768.94 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 768.94 and 170.63 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 768.94 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/768.94 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 768.94 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 131,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,204.23/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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