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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.03, 325.51 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.03, 325.51 and 80.07 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.03 : 325.51 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.03/325.51 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.03x = 325.51 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.03x = 26,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063.43/217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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