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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.09 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.09 and 114.19 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.09 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.09 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.09 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 37,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122.03/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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