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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 326.91 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 326.91 and 115.32 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 326.91 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/326.91 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 326.91 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 37,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699.26/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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