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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.47 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.47 and 115.05 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.47 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.47 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.47 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 37,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,558.17/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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