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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 326.30 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 326.30 and 114.91 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 326.30 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/326.30 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 326.30 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 37,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.13/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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