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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 326.40 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 326.40 and 114.76 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 326.40 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/326.40 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 326.40 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 37,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.66/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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