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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.78 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.78 and 80.27 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.78 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.78 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.78 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 26,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149.14/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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