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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 326.06 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 326.06 and 114.57 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 326.06 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/326.06 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 326.06 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 37,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,356.69/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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