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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 325.60 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 325.60 and 114.56 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 325.60 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/325.60 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 325.60 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 37,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300.74/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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