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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.87, 326.67 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.87, 326.67 and 115.04 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.87 : 326.67 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.87/326.67 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.87x = 326.67 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.87x = 37,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,580.12/217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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