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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.53 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.53 and 114.39 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.53 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.53 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.53 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 37,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237.38/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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