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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.68 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.68 and 114.42 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.68 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.68 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.68 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 37,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.31/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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