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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.57, 326.44 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.57, 326.44 and 114.92 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.57 : 326.44 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.57/326.44 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.57x = 326.44 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.57x = 37,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514.48/217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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