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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.37, 325.93 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.37, 325.93 and 114.40 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.37 : 325.93 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.37/325.93 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.37x = 325.93 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.37x = 37,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,286.39/217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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