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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 327.06 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 327.06 and 115.48 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 327.06 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/327.06 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 327.06 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 37,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,768.89/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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