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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 326.77 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 326.77 and 115.12 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 326.77 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/326.77 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 326.77 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 37,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,615.55/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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