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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 325.64 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 325.64 and 114.31 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 325.64 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/325.64 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 325.64 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 37,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.96/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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