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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 325.96 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 325.96 and 114.62 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 325.96 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/325.96 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 325.96 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 37,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359.62/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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