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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.89 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.89 and 114.53 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.89 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.89 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.89 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 37,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,321.98/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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