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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 326.28 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 326.28 and 114.99 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 326.28 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/326.28 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 326.28 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 37,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.94/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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