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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 326.66 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 326.66 and 115.28 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 326.66 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/326.66 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 326.66 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 37,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655.16/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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