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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 325.72 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 325.72 and 114.80 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 325.72 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/325.72 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 325.72 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 37,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393.00/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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