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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.42 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.42 and 114.40 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.42 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.42 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.42 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 37,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.05/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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