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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.50 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.50 and 114.75 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.50 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.50 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.50 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 37,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,465.59/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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