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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.52 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.52 and 80.16 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.52 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.52 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.52 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 26,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,093.28/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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