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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 326.80 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 326.80 and 115.12 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 326.80 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/326.80 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 326.80 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 37,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621.22/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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