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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.67, 326.64 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.67, 326.64 and 115.03 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.67 : 326.64 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.67/326.64 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.67x = 326.64 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.67x = 37,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571.19/217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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