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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.11, 325.76 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.11, 325.76 and 114.37 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.11 : 325.76 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.11/325.76 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.11x = 325.76 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.11x = 37,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257.17/217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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