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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.24 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.24 and 114.16 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.24 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.24 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.24 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 37,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129.40/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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