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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 326.07 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 326.07 and 114.78 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 326.07 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/326.07 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 326.07 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 37,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425.74/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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