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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 325.68 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 325.68 and 114.73 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 325.68 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/325.68 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 325.68 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 37,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365.27/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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