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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.17 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.17 and 80.77 is: 121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.17 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.17 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.17 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 25,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.65/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.14

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