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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 326.44 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 326.44 and 114.99 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 326.44 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/326.44 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 326.44 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 37,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537.34/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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